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Not long ago, a typical retiree enjoyed a pension benefit provided by their employer, a guaranteed income stream for as long as the retiree (and the spouse) lived. It was entirely employer-funded, a sort of a reward in exchange for a job well-done and loyalty. Some employers were generous enough to even subsidize all or most of health benefits during retirement.  At its core, retirement planning is simple. You trade income during your working years for income during your non-working years. To do this, you set aside a portion of today's income and accumulate enough so you can live off of it in retirement.  We are grateful to Carmin Dalziel, Executive Director of Northshore School Foundation, for inviting us to give a live presentation on charitable giving. We had a blast. What a great organization! Two of our partners attended Northshore schools. We think they turned out great... didn't they?  We do not provide legal or tax advice. You should consult their own legal or tax advisor. This information is intended for educational purposes, and it is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services.
It's fair to say that until recently, investors (and their advisors) were singularly focused on saving for retirement. Lately, however, the focus has shifted largely to how to make money last through retirement—a move from accumulation to decumulation.  The question of how much life insurance you need can stir up an emotional as well as economic bees’ nest. We've heard sentiments ranging from, “I want my family to have everything in abundance,” to “I don’t want my spouse to get rich from my death.”  |
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